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Appendix 2. Key Obligations Under the New Scheme

1. The classification obligation: To classify and mark the following content:

feature films;

television programs; and

computer games likely to be MA 15+ or higher.

However, this content must only be classified if it is both:

made and distributed on a commercial basis; and

likely to have a significant Australian audience.

Content providers, such as film and computer game distributors, broadcasters, cinemas, retailers, and online content platforms.

This obligation only applies to commercial content.

For some, complying will mean not distributing content unless someone else (eg, a distributor) has had it classified.

2. The restrict access obligation: To take reasonable steps to restrict access to ‘adult content’—ie, content that has been, or is likely to be, classified R 18+ or X 18+.

These reasonable steps will vary, depending on the content and the content provider. For some, it might mean trying to verify the age of customers. For others, it might mean promoting parental locks and internet filters.

This obligation does not require content providers to classify their content.